Thinking about opportunities
Many of my classmates have opted to work in harsher work cultures with attractive compensation, so they can be finished job searching and enjoy their last »
People like games that are NP-complete
Recently, I've been thinking about the types of games that people like to play most on their phones and at parties. Games that are NP-complete seem »
How we give things away
It's strange that people tend to expect expert advice for free from friends, while they don't expect free samples of physical products. Why should they be »
Importance of walkie talkies
I have always loved walkie talkies. When I was small, I had a hard time finding people who shared my enthusiasm and was known to hold »
Squash instead of coffee
Playing squash is about more than just getting a great work out; it's an opportunity to have one-on-one conversations. I enjoy playing hard (even when I »
Sharing creates value
People often ask me why I spend time working on open source software projects. It's true that I could probably get paid for much of what »
Importance of data design
Many businesses struggle to collect enough meaningful data to improve their operations, or to sufficiently analyze the data they already have. Search funds are formed to »
Fantasy football ... here we go
I'm excited to be participating in my first ever fantasy football league – I'm not sure whether to feel embarrassed or proud that. We'll have to see »
The stupidity of FOMO
People will always be doing things that you're not. You don't need to say "yes" to everything. Resist the temptation. You'll be happier. Remember »
Reading through platitudes
When you run into someone you haven't seen in a long time, it's common to say, "let's catch up soon." In my experience, this »